The
first annual Olympics inspired Pilates-alooza will take place on
Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Pilates on Fifth Studio in New York City.
Designed for Pilates enthusiasts and Pilates instructors alike, the day will feature
activities, events and demonstrations on all Pilates apparati, including Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, Barrels, Mat
and our favorite Pilates props. Gather a group and register as a team,
or come alone and join a team that day. The end of the day will
feature demonstrations on all equipment. Mark your calendar so you can
spend the day doing what you love!
All proceeds from the day's events will go to support the PMA's Pilates in the Schools initiative, so come out & show your support!
8 - 9: Breakfast, registration, mingling
9 - 9:45: Mat Class by Kathryn Ross-Nash
10 - 11:30: Round 1 of Events
11:30 - 12:25: Round 2 of Events
Group I Lunch
12:30 - 1:30: Round 3 of Events
Group II Lunch
1:30 - 2:30: Round 4 of Events
Group III Lunch
2:30 - 3:30: Round 5 of Events
3:30 - 4:15: Short performances
---Judges deliberate!!!---
4:15 - 5:00: Awards Ceremony and Clean-Up!
5:30: PARTY!!!
Your Questions Answered!
Who?
WHO CAN SIGN UP?
ANYONE who loves Pilates is welcome and encouraged to sign up!
Whether
you are a bona fide Pilates pro or a Pilates aficionado, whether your
core is of Herculean or Lilliputian strength, or whether you have the
coordination of a newborn colt or the most adept tightrope walker, you
are welcome to participate!
Question about teams? See the "How?" section below
WHO ARE THE JUDGES?
We are thrilled and honored to have the following esteemed judges for the event:
Shari Berkowitz
Connie Borho
Phoebe Higgins
Roberta Kirschenbaum
Maria Leone
Rebecca Leone
Deborah Lessen
Kathryn Ross-Nash
Brooke Siler
Alycea Ungaro
Mari Winsor
What?
WHAT ARE THE EVENTS?
The events will be held on all
equipment (Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, Barrels) and the Mat, which can
include props such as the Stability Ball, Magic Circle, etc. The events
will further be broken down into categories such as balance,
coordination, strength, precision, etc. FEAR NOT! Inspired by the fact
that Joseph Pilates himself was a circus performer at one time, all
events have an element of fun fused into them. We can't tell you what
they are now for then you could practice! There will be individual
events and team events.
WHAT ARE WE BEING JUDGED UPON?
Because we are trying to make this
fun and serious all at the same time, judging will be based on proper
execution of the exercise while accomplishing the "challenge" of the
event. In other words, there will be a clear goal of each event, but
you can't sacrifice technique to achieve it. There will be events for
pros and amateurs alike. No need to fear, enthusiasts! Your Teaser will
not be competing with a pro's!
WHAT IF I'M NOT FAMILIAR WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT?
Pilates on Fifth features the equipment from Stott Pilates®. As we know that many of you are infinitely more familiar with other equipment brands, time will be allotted at the beginning of each round for individuals and teams to practice the exercise(s) on the equipment that we have before they dive right in.
Moreover, we will have at least one volunteer at each station who knows the recommended setting for the Stott Pilates® equipment like the back of his/her hand so that they can make it easier for the others to adapt.
On top of THAT, the events are structured such that the actual performance of the exercise is only part of the whole experience. You should not find yourself at a disadvantage because you are more accustomed to Balanced Body’s reformer, or Peak Pilates’ Chair, etc.
Why?
WHY DO I NEED TO REGISTER ONLINE?
Because you want a goodie bag! No,
seriously, registering early not only guarantees that you get a goodie
bag (and who doesn't love free stuff?), but also guarantees your
participation in the events we have planned for the day.
ONLY THOSE
REGISTERED will be on the list to get the special emails outlining all
the details about the events and how to enter each. Sign up today!
Remember! Only the first 50 people to register get goodie bags, so sign up today!
Where?
WHERE DO I SIGN UP AND REGISTER?
Great question! You can sign up here!
WHERE CAN I SPREAD THE WORD?
Become a fan of both Pilates Style
magazine and UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com on Facebook! Then help us
spread the word virally by tweeting, Facebook-ing, etc. Let your
friends know you're attending, and you and your friends can form a
team.
When?
WHEN IS THE EVENT?
The event is Saturday, May 22, 2010. For a complete schedule of the day's events, see above!
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER?
While
you can register the day of the event, the only way to guarantee a
goodie bag is to pre-register, as only the first 50 registrants will
receive the specialty bags. Vendors have been EXTREMELY generous with
their gifts, so don't miss out!
How?
HOW DO WE CREATE A TEAM?
Teams
can be created with 4-6 people. Email your group name and the members
of your group to pilatesolympics@pilatesonfifth.com to register! And if
you don't have enough people for a team, no worries! Just come on the
22nd and join a team that day!
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR AN EVENT?
Once
you are registered for the Olympics/Extravaganza, we will send you a
list of all the events so that you can decide which ones that you would
like to enter. You can email your requests to pilatesolympics@pilatesonfifth.com. Each event is $10, and we prefer cash or check on the day of so that our chosen charity gets 100% of the proceeds!
HOW DO THE DEMOS WORK?
We
are hoping to feature demos on all pieces of equipment, as well as
GYROTONIC® and CARDIOLATES® too! If you are interested in performing a
demo, let us know! Email us at pilatesolympics@pilatesonfifth.com.
Can/Can't?
CAN YOU PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ON THE CHOSEN CHARITY?
Pilates in the Schools is a program created to address fitness, health and overall wellbeing for young people via the Pilates method. The program's initial years were spent conducting pilot studies with 5th graders (9-10 year age group), taking measurements for strength, balance and flexibility before, and then after, a 10 to 12 week Pilates program. Well, the results are in! As we all knew or suspected, Pilates effectively enhances not only physical wellbeing and competence, but also emotional and mental well being. The Pilates in the Schools Committee is now developing a workbook and DVD for greater distribution, providing guidelines and safety protocols for young people K-12. Donations to this program will assist us with the development of our materials and grant writing. All donations are fully tax deductible, as The Pilates Method Alliance is a registered 501(c)3 corporations.
CAN'T ATTEND BUT WANT TO MAKE A DONATION?
Send your check made out to: Pilates Method Alliance, and write 'Donation: PiTS' on the memo line. Include your name, address, phone, email so that the PMA can send you a receipt acknowledging your tax deductible donation. Checks can be mailed to Pilates World Games Extravaganza, c/o Pilates on Fifth, 501 5th Ave., 22nd Floor, New York, NY, 10017